The Cloud Is Making It Easier for States and Localities to Issue Alerts in Seconds
Time can make all the difference for a kidnapping victim or a family in the path of a tornado.
State and Local Agencies in Northeast Prep for Big Late-Season Coastal Storm
Blizzard conditions and 18 inches of snow in some places between Washington, D.C., and Boston are primed to disrupt the heavily populated region starting Monday night.
Michigan Officials Worry About Potential Pipeline Disaster in Great Lakes
Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: More states introduce legislation to ax Daylight Saving Time; Connecticut towns may sue the state over proposed pension shift; and Washington city sends invoice to newspaper for interview.
Powerful Wind Storm Leaves Parts of Michigan in the Dark
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Trump budget may cut billions for HUD state and local grants; best and worst states for gender equality; will Minnesota embrace local government preemption?
Northern California Dam Emergency Prompts Widespread Downriver Evacuations
Authorities ordered more than 160,000 residents in three counties to flee on Sunday amid fears of a major disaster; a state agency successfully saves millions of endangered fish.
Bike Medics Bring Speedy Emergency Care to Patients
Hundreds of EMS bike teams have cropped up across the U.S., giving emergency care to patients in areas with big crowds or those that are hard for ambulances to reach.
Don’t Overlook Resiliency Benefits When Touting Transportation Improvements
Yes, mobility is important, but every dollar invested to improve infrastructure is also a dollar invested in being better prepared for the next major disaster.
West Coast Storms Prompt Drinking Water Emergency in Santa Cruz
The call to cut consumption comes after an important pipeline was damaged amid larger regional disruptions from flooding and mudslides.
Flint's Emergency Managers Face Felony Charges Over Lead in the Water
The officials include two people appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to run the city.
How FEMA Identified Its Mission and Consolidated
Craig Fugate survived eight years managing FEMA through disasters. Here's how.
Vulnerable Communities Are Using Innovative Financing to Prepare for Natural Disasters
Spending on mitigation now will save lives and taxpayer dollars.
Lax Ambulance Rules Put Paramedics, Patients at Risk
Ambulances are involved in 4,500 crashes a year, in which 2,600 people are injured and 33 are killed.
Wildfire Wreaks Havoc in Tennessee: 'People Were Basically Running for Their Lives'
Authorities confirmed three deaths and said flames forced over 14,000 people to flee from Gatlinburg.
This City in Oregon Will Be Mostly Destroyed in a Future Tsunami. But There's Some Good News.
In Seaside, a recently approved $99.7 million plan will relocate three schools out of the inundation zone.
Former Mayor in South Carolina Led 40-Year Effort to Prepare for Natural Disasters
A conversation on flood readiness and response with Charleston’s Joseph Riley.
How GIS and Drones Have Aided Hurricane Matthew Recovery Work
In South Carolina, mapping played a critical role in situational awareness and damage assessments before, during and after the extreme weather event.
Could Self-Driving Cars Speed Hurricane Evacuations?
The case for a fully autonomous escape plan.
All Eyes on Eroding N.C. Dam; Fla. Voter Registration Extended 1 Week
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New York state agency in hot water; no REAL ID compliance extension for Kentucky; and building good public spaces in Boise.
What Keeps This FEMA Regional Administrator Up at Night?
When a disaster like a large earthquake strikes, government agencies will have to manage the public’s expectations for a quick response. And that’s not easy.
As Hurricane Matthew Approached, a City Manager in Florida Took to Facebook
When it comes to communicating with residents, “for us it’s become very important,” says Satellite Beach City Manager Courtney Barker.
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